A Message from Coach Hangey

Dear alumni, family and friends of Rider Wrestling,

I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out on behalf of the Rider Universitywrestling program to ask for your support in our Raise Your Game Challenge, which concludes on May 31st.

This initiative is a critical opportunity for our program to continue building on the success we’ve achieved both on the mat and in the classroom. With your support, we can enhance the student-athlete experience through improved training resources, recruiting efforts, travel opportunities, and overall program development.

Our goal is simple: to sustain and elevate Rider Wrestling as one of the premier mid-major Division I programs in the country. The commitment and generosity of supporters like you directly impact our ability to compete at the highest level and provide meaningful opportunities for our student-athletes.

If you are willing to contribute, please consider making a gift using the link below:

👉 https://give.rider.edu/campaigns/wrestling-2030

Every donation—no matter the size—makes a significant difference and helps us continue pushing the program forward. Help us attain our goal of $75,000 which is within reach!

Thank you for your continued support of Rider Wrestling. We are proud of what this program represents and excited about where it is headed.

With gratitude,

John Hangey
Head Wrestling Coach
Rider University Wrestling

Rider Wrestling Fundraising Video

2026 Rider Wrestling Awards

Rider Wrestling Booster Club (RWB Club) Mission and Purpose

Our mission is to support the Rider University wrestlers and coaches and to continuously enhance the enjoyment for the alumni wrestlers and students as well as other fans of the program.

Support by way of wrestler’s personal career counseling, sports psychology, spiritual growth, strength programs, and social programs such as an annual banquet and a family picnic. We will raise funds for strong sustainability and long-term growth for the wrestling center and programs. Thanks to the generosity of Tim Morrison ’08, the Rider wrestling program saw its largest physical growth in its history – the creation of a new 6,000 square foot wrestling center with a new team room.

Enjoyment by way of attending dual meets, conference championships, and NCAA championships together in person or in “Virtual Wrestling Room” groups, and the social programs.

Through this site, we will provide continuous communications about Rider University Wrestling support and enjoyment activities and in close coordination with the Rider Athletics site. Funds are directed to Rider University designated for use by the wrestling team.

To join the RWB Club or to donate, please click here.

Click here to reach our contacts and their purpose served.

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By fostering strong relationships between alumni, student-athletes, and university leadership, we help programs grow, compete, and thrive at every level.

RWBC Career Development

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Career advice, internships, and mentors – matching up wrestlers and alumni (The better alternative to NIL)

College sports has been significantly affected by NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) funds given to athletes from donors and the like. The Rider Wrestling Booster Club believes that providing career support, and in coordination with the Rider career placement center, is more valuable to the wrestlers long-term by supporting their acclimating to career life after collegiate sports.

Accordingly, a strategic objective of the RWB Club is to facilitate career mentoring, co-op, part-time employment and full time employment opportunities for the current Rider wrestlers from alumni connections.

Many of Rider wrestling alumni flourish in their professional careers as doctors, attorneys, educators, CPA’s, business executives, owners and investors in various industries. They spring boarded their education at Rider to become accomplished leaders across many career paths. RWBC greatly encourages alumni supporting wrestlers career development by mentoring and other possible career opportunities.

2024 Rider University Wrestling
Golf Outing

The 33nd Annual Rider University Wrestling Golf Outing took place at the Mountain View Golf Course in Ewing, NJ on Friday, September 13th. This annual event was well attended and all proceeds will directly support the Rider University Wrestling Team.

CLICK HERE to view photos from the 2024 Golf Outing

RIDER WRESTLING ALL AMERICANS

Rider Broncs Wrestling has gained national recognition by longtime head coach Gary Taylor, who retired after the 2016-17 season. Former Rider All-American John Hangey was named his replacement. The Broncs have had 19 individual All-American wrestlers, including four in Taylor’s last three seasons. Jesse Dellavecchia finished runner-up at 157 in the 2021 NCAA Championships.